A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 373189 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373221 epoch_slot_no: 6021 block_no: 373170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-19 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67342f461278da44cf0e6b0765de3cf038dd69b52c5dc5d999940f0966932db0Block Operator
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